Luv
Lil Wayne Lyrics

That's not love
Repeating the line three times to emphasize that what he's about to describe is not love

I woke up this morning feeling the worth will about me
Feeling confident and ready to face the world

Remember I am the streets, there ain't no life without me
Asserting his importance and presence in the streets, as he sees it as a fundamental part of life

Now what they really know about me
Questioning how well people truly understand him

Other than affect ' any biz trying to take about me
Suggesting that anyone who tries to compete with him will be negatively affected

I'm in the game so tell them niggers I'ma leave with something
Declaring his intention to succeed and come out on top

I'm ' pass my patience bitch I'm leaving with some
Determined to be patient but won't hesitate to take what he wants

I hate niggers ' like they dealer ' a new beginner
Disliking people who are inexperienced and don't know what they're doing

They say I never cheer,
Commenting on what others say about him, that he's never happy or satisfied

I don't associate myself with other packs of gorillas
Choosing not to align himself with other similarly-minded people and keeps to himself

'Less than real
Preferring to only associate with people who are genuine and honest

So understand before I loose, I swear to leave them
Promising to cut ties with anyone who doesn't meet his standards

When they heard the news, that's not luv, damn
When they learn of his actions, they will know it's not love

Snakes in the grass, so I stay on the pavement
Referring to deceptive people and avoiding them by staying on the safe path

Survived the battle with animals and cavemen
Referring to overcoming obstacles and challenges

And dead animals and dead men
Remarks of death and hopelessness

I'm all in and my only friend is Amen
Fully committed to his lifestyle and having faith as his only companion

Keep your mouth closed, you wanna know why you die
Warning against speaking too much and getting into trouble

The answer's right under your nose
The answer or solution is simple and apparent

And in the game I don't sleep, in the game I don't cheat
Stating his ethics and philosophies when it comes to his career

I just play my position, get MVP
Doing his part and striving to be the best at what he does

I just gonna wipe the dishes till '
Doing what needs to be done, regardless of the task

Trey you can count on me like 1, 2, 3 I
Promising loyalty and dependability

Keep my business in my pockets, don't wash with bleach
Keeping his affairs private and not seeking to purposely ruin them

And I never show my hand, not even to me
Keeping his thoughts and intentions completely hidden

That ain't luv
Clarifying once again that what he's doing is not love

They been questioning if this real well bitch I'm here to answer
Addressing doubts about his authenticity and confirming that he is, indeed, real

I'm on that shit that hit your life in last stages of cancer
Referring to his skills and impact, which can change someone's life drastically

A couple decades of ' what your mind is on
Having been in the game for many years and experienced a lot

There ain't no keeping up with me,
Suggesting that others can't match his level of skill and success

I'm in a different time zone
Being on his own level, exceeding others in many ways

If I don't rap, I'ma trap
Having other career options if music doesn't work out

If I don't trap, I'ma ' really kept
Confident that he can be successful in anything he does

Like Busta Rhymes and make it clap
Drawing a comparison with another successful rapper

Yeah they told you I'm gangster
Referring to his tough image and demeanor

Fuck what you talking about,
Dismissing criticism and opinions of others

' I'm so Houston, homie '
Representing his hometown of Houston and staying true to his roots

When I speak, please shut the fuck up
Demanding silence and respect when he's talking

'Cause I ain't speaking for him
Clarifying that he's only representing himself and not others

They saying ' tell the motherfucker they went wrong
Others are criticizing and pointing out mistakes that have been made

Nigger, fuck love
Concluding that love has no place in his life and actions